The Seneca County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the county office building, with a full agenda that includes presentations, budget measures, and several high-profile resolutions.
Presentations and proclamations
The session will begin with remarks from Penny Gugino of the Alzheimer’s Association, who will speak on a proposed proclamation recognizing World Alzheimer’s Day. Supervisors are also expected to hear from Lynne Doyle of the Friends of the Three Bears, who plans to present a donation toward restoration work at the historic Ovid courthouse complex.
Key fiscal decisions
Supervisors will consider a proposal to accept Bonadio & Co., LLP as the county’s auditor through 2027 at a cost of $69,500 in the first year. They will also vote on accepting a $39,000 broadband reimbursement grant from the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council on behalf of the town of Tyre.
Another major item is the introduction of a local law to override the state-imposed property tax levy cap for the 2026 budget year. A public hearing on the measure is planned for October in Ovid.
Health and human services
A proclamation recognizing World Alzheimer’s Day is on the docket, alongside agreements to expand preschool speech therapy and evaluation services, including contracts with Kelly Schirmer and the Seneca Falls Central School District. The board will also vote on accepting state health grants, including $52,099 for emergency preparedness, nearly $30,000 for early intervention programs, and $6,000 to support child passenger safety initiatives.
Public works and infrastructure
Resolutions include a $70,000 increase for additional paving on County Road 129 and adjustments to the county’s state snow-and-ice contract. The board will also authorize seeking bids for installing backflow preventers at the Willard Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Energy and utility oversight
Supervisors will take up a resolution demanding an independent audit of NYSEG and RG&E’s billing practices. The measure cites ongoing complaints of inaccurate bills, sudden rate spikes, and lack of transparency.
Public safety measures
The board will consider renewing a contract with South Seneca schools for two school resource officers, accepting $391,399 in state grant funding for interoperable communications, and adopting the 2025 county hazard mitigation plan. A $493,000 contract with Motorola Solutions for public safety radio system upgrades and a $160,865 grant to support 911 dispatch operations are also on the agenda.
Economic development and tourism
Supervisors will decide whether to issue an RFP for an environmental consulting firm tied to a $1.5 million federal Brownfield Assessment Grant. They will also vote on designating the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce as the tourism promotion agency for 2026, reappointing members to the county’s Local Development Corporation board, and committing up to $350,000 in matching funds for tourism promotion.
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